Alex Elson

Alex Elson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business development and executive leadership. Currently serving as the Senior Executive Director and Head of Sales at New Leaders since May 2021, Elson previously held roles as Executive Director and as a Public Affairs & ESG Consultant at SONAE, where significant achievements included managing relationships with international trade federations and monitoring EU developments. Elson's academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration from The Lisbon MBA, complemented by a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Additional experience includes senior leadership roles at Revolution Foods and Language Stars, where Elson consistently drove revenue growth and strategic expansion. Noteworthy achievements during a consulting tenure at The Lisbon MBA involve winning the Sonae Pitch Competition and receiving the Social Impact Scholarship.